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LG LFX25970 Series Owner's Manual

LG LFX25970 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. LG LFX25960ST Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for LG LFX25960ST Find Your LG Refrigerator Parts - Select From 834 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Crisper Humidity Control Spanish Version Removing Crisper French Version Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner Surface Warranty (U.S.A.) Dairy Bin Warranty (CANADA) Modular Door Bin Safety Instructions 5–6 Egg Box Grounding Requirements u u Freezer Section Parts And Features Tilting Door Refrigerator Installation...

  • Page 3: Warranty (U.s.a.)

    LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product.

  • Page 4: Warranty (Canada)

    LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) LG REFRIGERATOR LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.

  • Page 6: Cfc Disposal

    DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous… BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR deposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the OR FREEZER instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

  • Page 7: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. Refrigerator Light Tilt-Out Door Basket (p.

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING 1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness Excessive Weight Hazard of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the Use two or more people to move and install rear to aid in door closing.
  • Page 9 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960**/LFX21960** Models) To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigertor door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle •...
  • Page 10 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960**/LFX21960** Models) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.
  • Page 11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models) To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle •...
  • Page 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models) NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with the 3/32”...

  • Page 13: Removing And Replacing

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1. Removing Refrigerator Door w CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors. u u Left Door - FIG.2 1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4). - FIG.1 2.
  • Page 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door u u Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever counterclockwise to secure hinge.

  • Page 15: How To Remove And Install The Pullout Drawer

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
  • Page 16 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. PULLOUT DRAWER Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or Rail Cover property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

  • Page 17: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more Leveling to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the leveling legs the same amount.

  • Page 18: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Filter • It displays in months the number of months left to exchange the filter from the moment power is connected Temperature to the refrigerator. • Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator •...

  • Page 19: Diagnosis (Failure Detection) Function

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR w CAUTIONS Throw away the first 20 ice cubes made, and the first 7 glass of dispensed water after installation. This is also recommended if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls.

  • Page 20: How To Use A New Door Ice Bucket

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HOW TO USE A NEW DOOR ICE BUCKET The ice maker will stop producing ice when ice bucket is full. If you need more ice, please use the extra ice bucket in freezer compartment so icemaker can keep producing ice. How to remove the Door Ice Bucket.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Control Settings

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This before doing this.

  • Page 22: Storing Frozen Food

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: For further information about preparing food for WATER DISPENSER freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging.

  • Page 23: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES w CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet shelf falling or spilling food. your individual storage needs.

  • Page 24: Snack Pan

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SNACK PAN REMOVING CRISPER u Crispers without rails While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. slightly. 2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out. 3.

  • Page 25: Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner Surface

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To remove crisper door flap 1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above). 1. Raise the door flap as high as it will open. 2. Hold the glass cover and turn the crisper cover over. 2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door 3.

  • Page 26: Modular Door Bin

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR MODULAR DOOR BIN w WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting door so that you do not injure your foot! The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. TILT-OUT DOOR BASKET(LFX25***** only) 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out.

  • Page 27: Durabase

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULL OUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and direction to pull up and remove.

  • Page 28: Filter

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and It is recommended that you replace the filter when the remove protective cover from the o-rings. water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the or ice maker performance decreases noticeably.

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position Explosion Hazard does not remove power to the light circuit.

  • Page 30: Power Interruptions

    CARE AND CLEANING To change freezer light WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator 2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose before you leave.

  • Page 31: About The Automatic Icemaker

    ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you WARNING expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector moves up one light.

  • Page 32: Before You Begin

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE • Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter BEFORE YOU BEGIN compression nuts and This water line installation is not warranted by the 2 ferrules (sleeves) to refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these connect the copper tubing to instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive the shutoff valve and the water damage.
  • Page 33 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.

  • Page 34: Plug In The Refrigerator

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE Removing and Replacing Valve Cover Tighten any connections that leak. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also didn’t make.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… u Modern refrigerators with more storage COMPRESSOR The refrigerator that was replaced was an MOTOR SEEMS older model. space require more operating time. TO RUN TOO u The motor will run longer under warm The room temperature is hotter than normal. MUCH conditions.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… u Discard first few batches of ice to avoid ICE HAS OFF- The icemaker was recently installed. TASTE OR ODOR discolored or off-flavored ice. u Throw away old ice and make new supply. The ice has been stored for too long. u Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… u Locate air vents by using your hand to TEMPERATURE The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates IS TOO WARM from the freezer to the fresh food section and sense airflow and move all packages that OR THERE IS back again through air vents in the wall block vents and restrict airflow.
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